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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1929
Page
2
Austin March 18 Governor Dan Moody says he is not peeved at the legislature that adjourned and will soon reconvene to consider anew his proposed measures. He vetoed many local bills to retaliate and expects a more definite, balanced body next session with many new members now more seasoned and ready to reassess prior opposition.
The Amarillo crowd defends casual attire for the opera on Poke Street amid rumors of boycotts by cowmen and oilmen. Residents tout the town’s culture and their investment in a $16,000 one night show, noting strong regional support and local talent.
Dozens of Amarillo and Panhandle cattlemen left for the Southwestern Cattlemen's convention in Houston. A special Santa Fe car carried a group including Bob Muir Geo Conrad Clyde Brummett L Doak T D Hobart Fred Popham E R Brainard and E H Brainard Jr of Canadian and others from Claude Pampa and Canadian. They will return Friday evening at 7 55 p m.
Four persons were injured in an automobile collision at Panhandle last night and were resting well in St. Anthony hospital today. None of the injuries was considered critical. Mrs. Carl Martin of this city suffered a broken arm and facial injuries. Also injured were Mr. Martin Mrs. Nan Porter and Mrs. A E Spimhorn of Vega with cuts and bruises.
United Press reports on March 18 that Kan sas City Mexico and Orient seeks I C C approval to build a 65 mile extension from San Angelo to Sonora Texas. Funds are to be advanced by Santa Fe and the line will be leased to Panhandle and Santa Fe. The extension targets an agricultural region.
An old ad from the W. B. Way Co offers Rudolph's Prostatic treatment for kidney bladder and prostate troubles. They mail postpaid a full $1 treatment for 10¢ to cover mailing, with a satisfaction guarantee or a refund, no risk.
Louise Thaden becomes world endurance record holder for female pilots with a 22 hour 3 minute 12 second solo flight. She landed at Oakland airport at 1:54 47 p m after challenging the male record previously held by Martin Jensen and Wright era aviation. Thaden predicted women will soon threaten men’s flight records with sufficient fuel.
Carl Goodspeed was sentenced to 20 years in the penitentiary for murdering A. R. Gooch city marshal of Nocona on January 1. The jury deliberated 24 hours and a new trial or appeal was announced. Gooch entered without a search warrant, carrying the instrument. he was shot from behind as he entered the Goodspeed home during a liquor search.
A patchwork column in Amarillo invites social help and odd jobs. It offers two dollars weekly to a boy for evening birdhouse harassment, six dollars weekly for a German or Dutch girl for housework, and gifts for families with female police dogs from John O'Dell. It also notes Gift Week, birthday cheer, and a grand opera event with encouragement for audience applause.
An advertisement from Walt in Darlington offers a free one treatment of a home remedy for piles to prove its efficacy with a charge only if it fails, promising no cost if it does not cure.
Maj. Frederic Lord of Tulsa, distributor for Stearman Aircraft, visits English-Bivins airport on an overnight layover during a Southwest trip. He recently delivered a Stearman ship to Mexican aviators amid mixed crash reports and praises Mexican fliers’ training at Mexico City. Lord notes 22 Stearman and related planes delivered to Mexico and describes Waco ships as maneuverable yet tricky for new pilots. He observes spring winds and sees seven coyotes near Pampa.
Early morning bombing with machine gun fire drives crowds to shelter. One man killed and others injured as planes target suburbs and later military HQ under General Gonzalo Escobar. Gardenas pursues retreating planes as federal aircraft withdraw.
In Juarez crowds celebrate rebel reports of Torreon defense by General J Gonzales Escobar and a 1200 federal soldiers surge near San Pedro. Guadalajara reportedly falls as rebel enthusiasm fills the streets with banners and speakers amid blocked traffic.
United Press dispatches from the Torreon area describe chaotic reports on fighting as government forces clash with rebels under Gen. J. Gonzales Escobar. Government says two Rebel defeats, one clash, four columns ordered to attack. rebels claim victories at San Pedro and near Torreon with 1200 government soldiers taken. A rebel aviator repels air assault as War Minister Calles predicts Torreon capture before nightfall.
Associated Press reports near Nogales Sonora insurgent forces under General Fausto Topete move into the Nogales Garrison and deploy squads in surrounding hills. Governor Abelardo Rodriguez based in Mexicali earlier sent a plane over the garrison dropping loyalist leaflets and threatening deadlier action next time.
City candidates must file petitions with 244 signatures by 3 p.m. on March 21 to qualify for the ballot. The ruling came after a morning City Hall meeting and a conference with city officials. The city commission then decided signatures need not be notarized.
An interview described Miss Mary Garden avoiding talk as she rested for an opera. The narrator notes her appearance in a brown fur coat and wine colored hat, arriving with B Jarrett and staying in a hotel suite while traveling from California.
Amarillo police court was crowded after a string of arrests Saturday night and Sunday. Most charges were for drunkenness and traffic violations. Trial for three men in an alleged drunken fight with a officer at a local dance was postponed to next Saturday afternoon.
The executive committee of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association met in Houston with hundreds of ranchers in town. E B Spiller and T O D Moses of Fort Worth arrived along with Joe D Jackson of Alpine, who backs San Angelo for the 1938 convention. R M Kleberg of Kingsville nears end of his second year as head. P D Hobart of Pampa may become president. The association, though Texas centered, includes Colorado Oklahoma New Mexico Arizona Kansas Mexico and Louisiana.
The piece contrasts usury costs and market shifts with a critique of Russia’s public morals and the dangers of cheap Asian labor in the Philippines. It notes Dwight B. Heard’s death in Arizona, comments on tariffs, asbestos fashion forecasts, and a New York rum syndicate facing grand jury indictments.
The Amaryllis troop will gather this afternoon at 4 15 in the local headquarters Auditorium under director Mrs M L Fuller A handicraft class will teach Easter basket making for distribution to the city's shut ins and invalids Sunday.
Lover's Jan on West Sixth Street was robbed last night. Cigarettes and candies were taken from the shop by burglars who gained entry through a window. Police declare the robbery the work of young boys.
The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co offers a new accident policy paying up to $100 monthly for 24 months in case of death at under 1q a day. No medical exam, 10 days free inspection, write name address age beneficiary relation to receive policy.
Flooded areas in Alabama face shortages of guards as looting rises and health officials report measles and influenza cases under control. Col. Persons seeks permission to evacuate remaining town residents to curb spread of disease and looting. Ten airplanes to deliver medicines relocate to Maxwell Field, Alabama, and Langley Field, Virginia.
A reflective verse fragment where the speaker hopes future readers judge their long friendship kindly. The speaker desires enduring gratitude for years of service and loyalty, asking for no sweeter praise than being regarded as a true friend.
Agricultural and financial notes from March 18 report hogs, cattle, sheep, and calves with price ranges in Kansas City Fort Worth and Chicago markets. Cotton and stock quotes show declines and intraday volatility with notable activity in futures and commodity issues.
The New Orleans cotton market opened decisively softer due to lower Liverpool cables and favorable weekend weather. May, July, and October contracts fell 21 to 23 points before a midday rally on covering, then slid again after a fresh liquidation wave. Prices at noon showed new lows for the day, with May around 20.08, July 20.13, and October 20.00.
Favorable domestic wheat conditions and lower Liverpool quotes push Chicago wheat down early. Corn weakens sharply, oats and provisions drift lower. Butter and eggs mixed with softer dairy prices. Poultry firm across markets. New York stock letters note copper and several equities rising amid profit taking and high activity.
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